She said: "Devastated to report a young boy - just 14 - has lost his life in our community tonight.

"This terrible event on Bickley Road has only just been confirmed.

"At moment that is all the info I have - anyone with evidence or info on tonight's incident please do call 101."

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Floral tributes near the scene in Waltham Forest where a 14-year-old boy died after being stabbed (Image: Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

Today, (Wednesday, January 9), Chief Superintendent Richard Tucker said: "Everyone is shocked and appalled by this murder. The age of the victim, a boy aged 14, beggars belief and I completely understand the alarm and concern it has raised from those who live and work in the area.

"A crime scene remains in place today as officers continue their painstaking work to piece together the details of the attack. A section 60 was put in place following this incident and is being continually reviewed.

"I would urge the local community to be patient and cooperate where possible with the work detectives are getting on with in the area.